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F262 RHW

1989 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

31,046 mi
Last recorded31,046 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Saab 900130,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF262 RHW
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 31,046 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 29,616 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 29,613 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front OSF / NSF brake flexi hoses have corroded ferrules

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 27,316 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 27,316 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 24,466 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 21,167 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 20,856 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 20,092 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 18,832 miles

All four tyres splitting between tread and on sidewalls due to age

Pass 15 Sep 2017 18,311 miles

Outer sidewalls on tyres perished

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 18,304 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 18,304 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 18,158 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 18,033 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 17,712 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 17,705 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 17,280 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 16,771 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 900?

Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
3,962
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
40,566
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16,771
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,261
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 13,034
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 11,409
position lamp(s) not working 11,155
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F262 RHW is a 1989 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1989 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 130,399 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 900 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16,771 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F262 RHW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 37 years old, this Saab 900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F262 RHW registered?

F262 RHW is a 1989 Saab 900, first registered on 20 February 1989.

Is F262 RHW safe to buy?

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